May 15<\/p>\n
State Board of Education meeting. Turnaround\/priority improvement presentation of Montezuma-Cortez School District, 9 a.m., Colorado Mesa University, University Center Room 213, Grand Junction.<\/p>\n
May 16-17<\/p>\n
The Southwest Singers present their spring program \u201cSpring Zings!\u201d at the First United Methodist Church, 515 N Park, Cortez. Concerts begin at 7 p.m., followed by an informal reception. Under the direction of Ruth Wilson Francisco, 562-4476.<\/p>\n
May 16<\/p>\n
Biker pot-luck dinner, 6 p.m., the Calvin Denton Room, Empire Electric, 801 N. Broadway, Cortez. No registration required. Call Sharon, 970-570-1630.<\/p>\n
Medicine Horse Center will hold a volunteer training, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at our Mancos Center, 40700 Road J. We are in search of people who have time to volunteer during weekdays and are capable of leading or walking next to horses during lessons. We need volunteers in Mancos and at our Durango facility. Please RSVP by calling 970-570-9611, or emailing us from our website at www.medicinehorsecenter.org.<\/p>\n
The Bureau of Land Management\u2019s Southwest Resource Advisory Council will meet Friday, May 16 at the Gunnison County Fairgrounds and Multi-Purpose Building (275 S. Spruce St.) in Gunnison, Colorado.<\/p>\n
The Cortez Cultural Center will host David Mason, Colorado Poet Laureate from 5-7 p.m. to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Mr. Mason will recite the poem he wrote for the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act celebration at the State Capitol<\/p>\n
May 17<\/p>\n
Historic Preservation Day: 9 a.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center for presentations by Dale Davidson, and Chuck and Marilyn Wilson Haley; at 10:30 a.m., self-guided walking tours of the 4 buildings celebrating \u201cbirthdays.\u201d Information: Tune into KSJD\u2019s \u201cZine,\u201d 90.5 FM, on, May 15 at 8:30 a.m. for a discussion with author Dale Davidson and Linda Towle.<\/p>\n
Hospice of Montezuma 13th Annual Golf Tournament, Conquistador Golf Course, Cortez, Colo., 18-hole scramble, 5-person teams (must have one lady). Entry fee $40 per player (green fees and cart extra.) Registration at 11 a.m. Call Hospice at 970-564-4400.<\/p>\n
The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County welcomes the public to attend a meeting at 9 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Dolores. Kellie Willis of the Pi\u00f1on Project will talk about the Montezuma Economic Assistance Coalition and the work that nonprofit organizations do for underserved citizens. Call 565-0708.<\/p>\n
The Mancos Project is planning the Mancos Cowboy Half Marathon for May 17. They are looking for runners and volunteers to help with the event. For Info: cowboyhalfmarathon.com.<\/p>\n
May 18<\/p>\n
The Mt. Lookout Grange is hosting a Cultured Veggies Workshop 11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m. at 680 Grand Ave, Mancos. Join Janneli Miller to learn the health benefits of cultured veggies, like sauerkraut and kim chee, and how to make them.<\/p>\n
May 19<\/p>\n
The Colorado Small Hydro Association is hosting an agricultural hydropower workshop from 6:30-9 p.m. at Nobel Hall on the Fort Lewis College Campus.<\/p>\n
Four Corners 9\/12 will be hosting question and answer session with County Sheriff Candidates Dennis Spruell and Steve Nowlin. The group will also host David Cox, a candidate for the congressional seat held by Scott Tipton. The meeting will be held in the Cortez Elks Lodge at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
The Mancos Public Library hosts Teen Movie Night at 6:30, featuring \u201cMaidentrip\u201d a documentary about Laura Dekker, the 14-year-old who sailed around the world alone. Food, info about the summer reading program, prizes, and prizes and a drawing for a Osprey Kestrel 28 backpack. Free! Call MPL at 533-7600.<\/p>\n
A blood drive will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mancos Community Center, 130 Grand Ave.<\/p>\n
May 22<\/p>\n
The San Juan Basin Farm Bureau\u2019s Meet the Candidates Night, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Montezuma County Annex Building, 103 N Chestnut, Cortez. Forum for 2014 primary candidates. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. A second forum planned for the Annex on Oct. 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
May 23<\/p>\n
Mental Health Awareness walk, noon to 1 p.m., Hawkins Preserve. Theme is Anxiety. Information: Shannon Jones at the Pi\u00f1on Project, 970-564-1195, ext.130<\/p>\n
May 24<\/p>\n
The Mesa Verde Gardeners\u2019 annual plant sale in the Front Row Seats parking lot (next to City Market). Lots of member grown tomato plants, perennials, pepper plants, herbs and annuals. Sale 9 a.m. to noon. Call 565-9158 or 565-2598.<\/p>\n
May 29<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is Spirit\u201d is the topic at 6:30 p.m. for the \u201cHow You Can Be Part of a Christian Community with Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe\u201d conversation at St. Barnabas Church (North and Elm). Wine and cheese. Call 565-7865.<\/p>\n
May 31<\/p>\n
The Mt. Lookout Grange is hosting a Soil Building Workshop,11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library. Learn simple, low-cost, do-it-yourself techniques to create healthier soil. Be prepared to be outside and get dirty!<\/p>\n
Through May<\/p>\n
Animal welfare exhibit at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. The exhibit, centered on the book \u201cWe Animals,\u201d includes fliers, brochures, library books and a computer. View videos and photos of animals and lesson plans for teachers. Information: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n
Currently on display at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St.: Kim McDonnell is the Southwest Artists League artist of the month for May. Photography by Marc Meyer and Chuck Haspels. All proceeds from the sale of the photos benefit the library. This display will run through the end of June. Information: 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n
Through June<\/p>\n
At the Cortez Public Library: Photography by Marc Meyer and Chuck Haspels. All proceeds from photo sales benefit the library. Address: 202 N. Park St., Cortez.<\/p>\n
The Dolores Mountain Quilters have a new display at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. Call 970-565-8117.<\/p>\n
Kim McDonnell is the Southwest Artists League artist of the month for May.<\/p>\n
First Monday<\/p>\n
Southwest Center for Independence Second Chance Brain Injury group meetings at noon at the Cortez office, 2409 E. Empire. Call Matthew at 570-8001.<\/p>\n
Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday (except in January and February). Call 565-2197.<\/p>\n
First Tuesday<\/p>\n
American Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call 565-8151.<\/p>\n
Dolores Mountain Quilters meets 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave, Dolores. The May meeting will include a workshop for the Quilt Show, bring your sewing machine and possibles. Guests and visitors welcome. Information: Visit doloresmountainquilters.org or call Judith Swain at 970-560-4426.<\/p>\n
FIRST WEDNESDAY<\/p>\n
Diabetes support group meets from 3:30 \u2013 5:00 p.m. in the Diabetes Education Room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Learn how to manage diabetes; share ideas with others. Sessions are free and open to anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Call Michael Dohn, 564-2352, for details.<\/p>\n
First Thursday<\/p>\n
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets at noon at Shiloh\u2019s Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at montezumagop@gmail.com<\/a> or call 570-9372.<\/p>\n Bariatric surgery weight-loss support group meets from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Kiva room at Southwest Memorial Hospital. Share ideas and exchange information with others who have had weight loss surgery. Free. Call dietitian Laura White, at 564-2276.<\/p>\n The First Thursday Art Walk, downtown Telluride at 5-8 p.m. Listen to Open Art Radio on KOTO noon to 1 p.m. on first Thursdays for interviews with artists. Maps available at participating venues and at the Telluride Arts offices in the Stronghouse Studios + Gallery at 283 S. Fir St. Information: tellurideinside.com.<\/p>\n First Friday<\/p>\n First Friday Leadership at First National Bank in Cortez, 8 to 9 a.m. Free. Coffee and doughnuts at 7:45 a.m. Call Dena, 565-3414.<\/p>\n FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAYS<\/p>\n Mancos Masonic Lodge No. 100, 141 E. Montezuma Ave. meets at 7:30 p.m. A \u201c7 Toast\u201d dinner at the Lodge on Tuesday May 20. All Masons and Masonic Sojourners welcome. RSVP to Darrell Ellis at 970-533-7372 or dnrls@q.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n First and Third Thursdays<\/p>\n Learn signs and nursery rhymes at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. All ages welcome. Call 970-403-9237.<\/p>\n Second Sunday<\/p>\n The Mancos Community Dinners each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can dinner, bring a dish if you want. For information, to help out, or to make donations call Gretchen at 509-830-4380.<\/p>\n Second Thursday<\/p>\n The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce\u2019s Business After Hours at various locations from 5 to 7 p.m. Call 565-3414.<\/p>\n Republican Women of Montezuma County invite the public to meet at noon at Shiloh\u2019s Steakhouse at 5 Veach St., Cortez. Call Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.<\/p>\n A free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are 2-5 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. First-come, first-served.<\/p>\n Third Saturday<\/p>\n Christian Motorcycle Association, CMA \u2013 Cortez Chapter holds its 8 a.m. breakfast, 9 a.m. chapter meeting and 10 a.m. ride (weather permitting). At Beny\u2019s restaurant in Cortez. Call Chapter President Steve Reed at 970-565-7233. No motorcycle required.<\/p>\n Third Sunday<\/p>\n Literary Explorations with Jennifer Hope meets at 6:30 p.m. at Cortez Cultural Center.<\/p>\n Third Wednesday<\/p>\n The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon is held at noon at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.<\/p>\n Third Thursday<\/p>\n